Dr. John Howard "Jack" Yardley, former director of pathology at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, who had also been associate dean for academic affairs, died Dec. 7 of a stroke at Gilchrist Hospice Care in Towson. The longtime Roland Park resident was 85. "For more than 50 years, John devoted his energies to research, patient care and teaching," Dr. Edward D. Miller, dean of the medical faculty and CEO of Johns Hopkins Medicine, wrote in an email to his medical school colleagues.

The Battle of Cedar Creek was fought on a foggy day. So it is appropriate that some of the details of that day are just as foggy. Brig. Gen. John Howard Kitching was among the Union officers who fought in the battle, and he died from wounds inflicted during the battle. Although he was a general officer, little is known about his life and even less is noted in most histories of the battle. John Howard Kitching was named after his father, John Benjamin Kitching, a merchant who was born in Horsforth, England, on April 20, 1818.

On February 10, 2005 JOHN HOWARD BITTNER devoted husband of Vicki Bittner; beloved son of Vicky Aires and the late John Howard Bittner, Jr.; loving brother of Vicki Irwin, Gabe Bittner and Jimmy Aires; blessed with three nieces and one nephew. Also survived by many loving family members. Relatives and friends may call at Charles S. Zieler & Son, Inc., 6224 Eastern Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21224 on Saturday 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 where funeral services will be held Saturday 8:30 p.m.

On October 9, 2005, JOHN HOWARD, husband of Beverly Preston; devoted father of John Preston, Jr., Belinda and David Preston; loving brother of Raymond, James, Martin, Donald, Michael, Leroy, Kenny, Madalene, Ardean and Karen; dear son of the late Raymond and Elizabeth Preston. Also survived by five grandchildren. Friends may call at the CONNELLY FUNERAL HOME OF DUNDALK, P.A., 7110 Sollers Point Road on Friday, 7 to 9 P.M., where memorial services will be held at 8 P.M.

Boy Scout Troop 721 was very busy during summer camp, with members winning more than 16 different merit badges.The awards were presented Aug. 1 during a Court of Honors Ceremony at the Kiwanis Building in Odenton. Troop 721 is sponsored by the Kiwanis Club."The ultimate goal for every Scout is to reach the rank of Eagle," troop leader Mike Buinickas said. "Every boy in this troop is capable and working well toward this goal."More than 30 parents and friends were on hand to watch the presentations and honor this outstanding and hard-working troop.

On October 12, 2003 J. HOWARD STEIN, beloved husband of Iva W. Stein; devoted father of John Howard Stein Jr. and his wife Jill, Judith A. Curry and her husband Richard and Susan S. Baldwin and her husband Timothy. Also survived by six grandchildren an six great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to call at the Schimunek Funeral Home Inc., 9705 Belair Rd (Perry Hall), on Wednesday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Further visitation will be held at the Zion United Church of Christ on Thursday from 10 to 11 a.m. at which time Funeral Services will be held.

By Marina Sarris and Marina Sarris,Special to The Sun | March 18, 2007

From Orphans' Court judge to governor, U.S. senator to city commissioner, no public service job was too big or too small for John Eager Howard, the Revolutionary War colonel for whom Howard County was named. Born to a wealthy Baltimore County family in 1752, he made his name in the American Revolution, gaining recognition for military prowess and courage. "He belonged to a generation of Marylanders who served the Revolution well," said Maryland State Archivist Edward C. Papenfuse. In the 1781 Battle of Cowpens, Howard, then a lieutenant colonel, was "credited with turning the apparent British triumph into an American victory" in South Carolina, according to "John Eager Howard: Patriot and Public Servant," a Maryland Historical Magazine article by Cary Howard.

On March 9, 2006, ROSE M. HOWARD (nee Dyson); beloved wife of Donald L. Howard, Sr.; loving mother of Donald L. Howard, Jr., Donna M. Wright, Scott Howard, John Howard, Keith Howard and Terry Kociolek; cherished "Mom Mom" of eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; dear sister of Louis Dyson, Francis Dyson, Eileen Karvar, the late Catherine Picking, the late Fern King and the late Daisy Evans. Relatives and friends may call at the family owned AMBROSE FUNERAL HOME OF LANSDOWNE, 2719 Hammonds Ferry Road, on Sunday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M. A Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated Monday 12 P.M. at the St. Clement I Catholic Church in Lansdowne.

On October 9, 2005, JOHN HOWARD, husband of Beverly Preston; devoted father of John Preston, Jr., Belinda and David Preston; loving brother of Raymond, James, Martin, Donald, Michael, Leroy, Kenny, Madalene, Ardean and Karen; dear son of the late Raymond and Elizabeth Preston. Also survived by five grandchildren. Friends may call at the CONNELLY FUNERAL HOME OF DUNDALK, P.A., 7110 Sollers Point Road on Friday, 7 to 9 P.M., where memorial services will be held at 8 P.M.

On March 10, 2005, WILLIAM LOUIS HOWARD was one of five children born to the late Ozzie Sherrill Howard and Silas Liddell Howard in Mecklenburg County, NC on July 22, 1982; left to cherish his memory are: daughter, Michelle Howard Lowery of Columbia, MD; two brothers, Robert S. Howard of Phil., PA and John E. Howard, Sr. (Almeta) of Sanford, NC; sister, Katherine Howard Johnson of Catonsville, MD; two nephews, Sheldon D. Howard and family of Charlotte, NC and John Howard, II of Durham, NC; niece, Dr. Katrina Howard Avery (Elbert)

On February 10, 2005 JOHN HOWARD BITTNER devoted husband of Vicki Bittner; beloved son of Vicky Aires and the late John Howard Bittner, Jr.; loving brother of Vicki Irwin, Gabe Bittner and Jimmy Aires; blessed with three nieces and one nephew. Also survived by many loving family members. Relatives and friends may call at Charles S. Zieler & Son, Inc., 6224 Eastern Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21224 on Saturday 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 where funeral services will be held Saturday 8:30 p.m.

The Battle of Cedar Creek was fought on a foggy day. So it is appropriate that some of the details of that day are just as foggy. Brig. Gen. John Howard Kitching was among the Union officers who fought in the battle, and he died from wounds inflicted during the battle. Although he was a general officer, little is known about his life and even less is noted in most histories of the battle. John Howard Kitching was named after his father, John Benjamin Kitching, a merchant who was born in Horsforth, England, on April 20, 1818.